Trail Running calendar near Groton 2026-2027

A 3.1 mile lap race at Chris Lewit Tennis Academy near Manchester, Vermont, held on wooded trails beside the West River. Net proceeds support veterans charities and all racers receive a free T shirt; family activities include river swimming..

A weekly trail race series at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston offering 5 km and 2.5 km options for adults and youth, with rain or shine operation, a specific thunder policy, and bib pickup and safety check-in procedures.

A multi-day 75-mile stage race and a point-to-point 50K on the Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway featuring technical single-track, significant elevation gain, on-course aid stations and transported overnight gear, plus a $35,000 prize purse..

Trail ultramarathon in Goshen, Vermont on August 1, 2026. Offers 36 mile and 14 mile courses on mountain single track with substantial elevation gain and views from Mount Moosalamoo.

A 12 km trail race on August 1, 2026 in Hanover, NH, using Oak Hill XC and Trescott Trails with 1,446 ft of climbing. The event offers pre-registration and race-day entry with course support and timing services.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT offer 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options with adult and youth categories, weekly bib pickup, a water refill station, and published weather and thunder policies.

Trail run and fundraiser in Poultney Vermont featuring an 8K, a half marathon and a kids fun run on singletrack and double track trails. Cup free aid stations offer refills, with awards, snacks and a post race raffle.

A timed 6 hour and 12 hour loop event in Chester, VT on August 8, 2026. The 1.8 mile loop has about 280 feet of climb per lap and basic aid plus communal food are available.

A weekly trail running series at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT offering 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth entry categories. Races run rain or shine and follow a published thunder and bib policy.

Jigger Johnson Ultras runs August 14-16, 2026 in Waterville Valley NH with 100 mile, 50 mile and 20 mile mountain courses across the White Mountains, large elevation gains, mandatory mountain safety gear and restricted crew access.

A 4.61 mile trail race at Moody Park in Claremont NH featuring narrow single track, wet sections and a steep drop and climb at Gravity Cavity. The event is part of the Western NH Trail Running Series and benefits the local parks department.

Wanakee Wilderness 5K on August 15, 2026 is a trail run across 227 acres of hills and woodland valleys in the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Proceeds support the camp scholarship fund and the day includes a Homecoming BB..

A family friendly 5K on the Webb Forest trails organized by Wilmot Learning Place, featuring a signed course, water stations, timing for runners, post-race recognition, and nearby parking with overflow at local fields.

A community run on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail from Oxbow Riverfront Park on August 15, 2026, with an out and back course to the 1.5 mile turnaround, aid at the turn, post-race refreshments, and awards for top three finishers in each cat..

A biannual mountain trail race around Mount Mansfield covering about 11 miles and 5,000 ft of gain, featuring steep technical climbs, exposed alpine terrain and a strict 70-runner field with time-based qualification and limited refunds.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, with 5 km, 2.5 km half lap, and a cubbies category for ages 5 and under. Events run rain or shine with a stated thunder and cancellation policy.

A trail ultramarathon at Prospect Acres Ranch where runners complete repeated 2.2 mile laps in 2, 4, or 8 hour formats. Field camping is available Friday evening and registration is $40 with proceeds supporting future events.

A weekly trail race series in Williston, VT offering 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth categories, bib pickup and on-course water refill. Events run rain or shine and follow a posted thunder and cancellation policy.

A trail race weekend in Waterville Valley NH with a 50K ultra, 23K, 4 mile and 1 mile family fun run. Courses use single and double track, have cup less aid stations, and include finisher awards and podium prizes.

A 10 km race at Power Dam Recreation Area in Perkinsville, VT on August 30, 2026, part of the Western NH Trail Running Series. Online registration closes August 28, 2026; youth entries are free and age-based fees apply.